The UNSW Biolegality Initiative (IBL) is an innovative and interdisciplinary research institution in social law. It examines the relationship between law and life sciences in the 21st century. It brings together scientists from law, forensics, criminology, biology, medicine, neuroscience, philosophy, bioethics and sociology. AustLII is a joint body of the UNSW and UTS law schools, providing free access to Australasian legal information, supporting the rule of law and improving access to justice. We provide end-to-end legal training so you can gain the qualifications and work experience you need to be a lawyer in Australia. Study law as a double degree to be a well-rounded graduate prepared for a career where you practice law or apply your legal skills and mind to other industries. UNSW Law & Justice ranks 1st in Sydney for employer reputation (QS World University Rankings by Subject (Law and Legal Studies), 2022). That`s because we teach our students to think outside the box, so when it comes to your career, employers will come to you for your critical thinking, persuasive communication, problem-solving creativity, and analytical skills. UNSW Law and Justice students have the opportunity to accelerate their entry into the legal profession by completing their PLT during their bachelor`s degree. The UNSW Bachelor of Laws will explore all the areas of law you need to understand and teach you essential skills such as legal research, reasoning and analysis. Through your core law courses, you will comprehensively study all areas of law, including tort, administrative law, constitutional law, criminal law and contracts. Your legal internships allow you to immerse yourself in the areas of law that interest you most, such as human rights, tax law, commercial law, property law and international law.
Commonwealth Supported Place several student contribution groups can apply for this dual degree. See individual degrees for applicable fee brackets.* The student`s contribution to a Commonwealth-supported place is only an indication of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time supplement of 48 credits (1.0 EFTSL). The actual tuition you pay depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enroll. Actual fees will be calculated at the time of registration. The amount of student contributions is subject to annual review by the University and may increase each year during your studies (subject to limits set by the Australian Government), which take effect at the beginning of each calendar year. The indicative fees shown here are based on an estimated average and apply only to tuition fees, other fees and charges are not included. KLC is an award-winning municipal legal centre that offers free legal advice, interventions and legal education to people who live, work or study locally. It also provides clinical legal training to UNSW students. UNSW Internal Program Transfer (IPT) Each year, UNSW Law & Justice offers up to 100 places for students studying a non-legal degree at UNSW to progress to a double law degree. The Alternative Entry by Internal Program Transfer (IPT) does not require you to take the LAT, and provided you receive full recognition for your first year of study, it will no longer take to complete a double law degree. End-to-end legal education Prepare for practicing law in one place. All law graduates in Australia are required to complete the PLT to practise law.
UNSW`s PLT is the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Practice (GDLPP), so you can gain all the qualifications you need to start your legal career from one place. The Institute brings together eminent medical, technical and legal minds to find solutions to human rights issues and achieve results for the people of Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Contribute to legal thinking and practice with research and thesis on a topic of your choice. Join our collegiate community of academics whose innovative work is recognized nationally and internationally. Make new friends, excel in your studies, develop professional skills and pursue your passion for social justice in our legal and criminological societies. Youth Law Australia is a community legal service dedicated to providing free and confidential legal information and assistance to young people under the age of 25 and their lawyers. The Pro Bono Centre of Australia aims to increase the capacity of the Australian legal profession to provide pro bono legal services focused on improving access to justice for disadvantaged and marginalized people. Global Study Opportunities Gain global perspectives by studying the legal systems of other countries through overseas electives in China, the United States, Switzerland, India, Vanuatu, and Chile. Or you want to immerse yourself abroad through a student exchange with one of UNSW`s more than 300 exchange operators in 38 countries. The Kaldor Centre contributes to cutting-edge policy research and analysis to the public debate on the protection of refugees and asylum seekers and promotes legal, sustainable and humane solutions to forced migration.
The dual Bachelor of Science/Law will provide you with the transferable skills sought by employers in law, academia and a range of other industries. Through a balance between theory and practical experience, you will develop excellent analytical skills, scientific research, oral and written communication skills and a commitment to personal and professional development, ethical practice and social responsibility. You will learn to address complex legal issues arising from new industries and social expectations in the context of a progressive law degree. This award was created to enable the brightest and most passionate international students to achieve their goals through their studies at UNSW Law & Justice. Develop the values, legal skills and qualities you need to become a qualified lawyer. Our dual degree builds skills within the legal profession and another field of your choice. The UNSW Bachelor of Laws develops the values, legal skills, and qualities you need to become a qualified lawyer or excel in a variety of other related fields. With UNSW Law & Justice`s Ethic of Justice for All at its core, you`ll develop a strong sense of social justice through world-class scholarships and experiential learning opportunities, including working with clients and lawyers at our Community Legal Center.
We are at the forefront of many areas of Australian, international and comparative law, initiating research and informing practice. Our strengths lie in three long-standing concerns: social justice, technological change, and the global dimensions of legal thought and action. Our legal research, advocacy, and education centers and institutes are integral to the faculty`s research success. They also offer unique internships and clinical legal training for UNSW law and justice students. You will study the basics of legal knowledge required to be admitted to practise law in the supreme courts of Australian states and territories. Successful completion of these courses, called «Priestley 11», is a prerequisite for the legal profession and includes administrative law, civil procedure law, corporate law, constitutional law, contract law, criminal and procedural law, justice and trusts, evidence, ethics and professional conduct. property law and tort. Based on social justice, technological change and the global dimensions of legal thought and action, our research strengths influence global debates and reforms.